Frederick Lester Sexton (1889–1975)
Frederick Lester Sexton is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $563. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Frederick Lester Sexton sold in 2024 for $1,677, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frederick Lester Sexton on OpeningBid →What is a Frederick Lester Sexton work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Lester Sexton work is $563.
The median Frederick Lester Sexton painting sells for $632 across 9 lots.
The median Frederick Lester Sexton work on paper sells for $300 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $632‡ | $1,677 | — | 2024-02-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $300† | $300† | — | 2024-11-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $408–$676 | $598 | $1,677 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,677 |
| Paintings | 1994 | $1,380 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $300† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frederick Lester Sexton worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Lester Sexton work is $563. The median Frederick Lester Sexton painting sells for $632 across 9 lots. The median Frederick Lester Sexton work on paper sells for $300 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Frederick Lester Sexton's auction record?
Frederick Lester Sexton's auction record is $1,677, set in 2024.
See the full Frederick Lester Sexton record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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